Master Class - Growing Food in Wyoming
We provide the context, connection, and depth of experience to help you grow.
Join us for a series of 8 live webinars through the growing season. We will cover seasonally appropriate topics for each class, followed by questions and interactive discussions.
We are committed to setting you up for success and a lifetime of joy in the garden.
In an overwhelming world full of conflicting information, this series provides context and perspective. With regular check-ins throughout the season, we will help put theory into practice.
This is your opportunity to get the help and support you need for a successful garden, and connect with other gardeners and homesteaders in Wyoming.
Gardening in Wyoming is tough. We want to help you level up.
Who this program is for:
- Experienced gardeners who are new to Wyoming growing conditions.
- New gardeners who want help and support getting started, and staying on track.
- Experienced Wyoming gardeners who want to delve deeper into the world of plants and soil, and connect with other growers.
WHAT YOU GET
You will receive a zoom link via email prior to each live class session.
- Access to all live events and recordings in this serries.
- Opportunity to submit questions and photos for the Q and A section of each live event.
- Access to a curated list of the best resources to help you grow more food gathered by the hosts over their combined decades of working with gardeners and homesteaders across Wyoming.
- Recordings following each session.
- 10% discount code on all online purchases of Dirt Works Wyoming products.
YOUR HOSTS
Dr. Caitlin Youngquist is a soil scientist with over a decade of experience working with farmers, gardeners, and homesteaders across the west. She served nine years as a University of Wyoming Extension Educator, and was the founder of the Worland Community Garden – the inspiration for the Wyoming Grow a Little Extra Program. You can view videos from some of Caitlin's previous programs here and short soil and compost lessons on the Dirt Works Wyoming YouTube channel.
Susan Pennington is a lifelong gardener and educator. She brings a depth of experience gained from her own successes and failures, and loves to help others find joy in gardening. Susan also provides individual garden coaching.
SCHEDULE
All classes will be held via zoom from 7 to 8 pm.
April 29: Soil and Seeds (2 hour welcome program)
May 13: Fertilizers and Soil Amendments
May 27: Managing Weeds Organically
June 10: Pests and Pollinators
June 24: Water and Irrigation
July 22: TBD - student choice
August 12: Preserving the Harvest
September 16: Fall Soil Care